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LILY DONALDSON
British superstar Lily Donaldson loves her oatmeal – but also The Wire and coconut oil. Read on to learn more of her secrets.
When asked about Lily Donaldson, legendary photographer Mario Testino once said: ”Lily has that very valuable quality in a model, that English look.”
And what look is that, if we try to decipher Testino’s statement? In Lily Donaldson’s case, it’s a fascinating mix of an ultra-cool Londoner and a delicate English rose.
British media has dubbed her the ”first homegrown supermodel since Kate Moss.” We will leave it to others to decide if they are right or not – but undeniably, few can match Lily Donaldson’s resume. She has been on more than 20 Vogue covers, starred in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Burberry, Gucci and H&M, and walked all the prestigious catwalks (last year’s Victoria’s Secret show was her sixth).
During her visit to Stockholm and the H&M photo studios, we asked Lily Donaldson to share some of her secrets.
IN MY CAREER, I AM MOST PROUD OF…
“Being able to work with some of the best creative minds in the world!”
MY MOST MEMORABLE SHOOT WAS…
“One was traveling to Peru with Mario Testino for Vogue.”
MY CREATIVE OUTLET IS…
“Painting and drawing.”
MY MODEL ICON IS…
“Raquel [Zimmermann], Doutzen [Kroes]… There are many!”
MY BEAUTY SECRET IS…
“Coconut oil.”
I KEEP IN SHAPE BY…
“Pilates, biking and always being on the move!”
FOR A QUICK HAIR FIX, I…
“Use coconut oil.”
MY DE-STRESS TRICK IS…
“A bath!!”
MY SECRET TALENT IS…
“Cooking.”
I SMELL LIKE…
“Lily.”
MY FAVORITE OFF-DUTY LOOK IS…
“Jeans.”
RIGHT NOW, I AM OBSESSED WITH…
“My new record player!”
THE BEST BEAUTY TIP I’VE EVER RECEIVED IS…
“As much sleep as possible!”
MY FAVORITE HOTEL IS…
“The Gritti Palace in Venice, Italy.”
MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT IS…
“Omen in New York.”
FOR BREAKFAST, I ALWAYS HAVE…
“Oatmeal. Very British!”
FOR A LONG FLIGHT, I ALWAYS PACK…
“Headphones and snacks.”
WHEN I HAVE SOME FREE TIME, I…
“Paint.”
THE BEST ADVICE I’VE EVER RECEIVED IS…
“Compare and despair.”
MY FAVORITE THING TO SHOP FOR WHEN I AM AWAY IS…
“Food! I love going to local markets.”
BEING A MODEL, I’VE LEARNED…
“How to travel light and efficiently.”
MY FAVORITE TV SHOW IS…
“The Wire.”
RIGHT NOW, I AM READING…
“Fountainhead by Ayn Rand.”
hm.comLILY DONALDSON
AGENCY: IMG Models
DISCOVERED: When I was 16, walking around in Camden Town where I grew up.
CITY: New York
FAMILY: All in the UK. My sister lives in London and my mom and brother (who is 9) live in the countryside.
INSTAGRAM: @Lilymdonaldson
wwd, sg.style.yahooLily Donaldson is the Face for River Island
Model Lily Donaldson is the new face of River Island.
The 27-year-old fashion star has been tapped by the British high street store to front its new Spring 16 advertisement, which was shot by photographer Emma Summerton in Acapulco, Mexico.
British stylist Edward Enninful put together Lily's outfits for the campaign, influenced by the likes of old Hollywood glamour and the Italian Riviera. The model will wear 35 women's looks in the photos, such as a collared denim blazer with matching high-waisted jeans and a netted orange skirt with a navy top.
“Our in-house team have collaborated creatively with fashion masterminds Edward Enninful and Emma Summerton to craft this season’s advertising campaign with the stunning talent that is Lily Donaldson at the forefront of this,” River Island's marketing director Josie Roscop told WWD.
“As a brand we are excited to deliver a campaign that promotes our primary values, promoting a stylish and distinctive take on fashion, whilst being fun and confident in our choices to deliver a fresh campaign to our consumers.”
Lily has yet to comment on her big new role. The images will run in the March issues of fashion publications including Elle UK, British Vogue and Glamour UK.
River Island has collaborated with several big names over the years, most recently plus-size model Candice Huffine. The curvaceous beauty is fronting the retailer's new line for fuller-figured ladies, RI Plus, set to debut in March (16).
Josie also commented on this venture when it was announced in December (15), explaining how the collection came about.
"We're excited about giving great fashion to more women, we feel this is the right time for the brand to expand our size range offering," she told vogue.co.uk. "Ultimately, it's about fashion and being inclusive."
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